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Bay and gulf-view home with gas grill, deck, and outdoor seating area

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TV
Towels
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay and gulf-view home with gas grill, deck, and outdoor seating area

Sea Esta

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Treat your family to that much-needed getaway to the quaint Crystal Beach community! This beautiful open-concept home boasts an inviting living area equipped with a comfortable couch and a set of chairs and a TV with cable. The dining area seats up to four people, but if you need a little bit more space and would like to enjoy your meals with a view, you can head to the lower level of this retreat and take advantage of the chairs and picnic table. There, you'll also find a private gas grill - now you won't have any excuses not to make a barbecue.

WHAT’S NEARBY
O' What A View is located in the quiet beach community of Crystal Beach, only 28 miles west of the bustling Galveston. Its beauty and mellow atmosphere are unrivaled in the Lone Star State, and if you're looking to experience The Gulf without the noise and crowds, this is what you're looking for. Pack your fishing gear and head over across the way to the beach, which is the ideal spot for beachfront wade fishing and any anglers who are always in search of the next best fishing hole.

THINGS TO KNOW

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Ring at the front door and a camera under the front door showing the steps, front of mezzanine and front of driveway.
The cameras are on 24/7



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Texas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1440 sq ft (134 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
41976

About the neighborhood

Map
Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Crystal Beach - 4 min walk
  • Gilchrist Beach - 5 min walk
  • High Island Beach - 6 min drive
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fantasea BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gulfway Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Beach Boil - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay and gulf-view home with gas grill, deck, and outdoor seating area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay and gulf-view home with gas grill, deck, and outdoor seating area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay and gulf-view home with gas grill, deck, and outdoor seating area?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay and gulf-view home with gas grill, deck, and outdoor seating area located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach, and Gilchrist Beach. High Island Beach and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Bay and gulf-view home with gas grill, deck, and outdoor seating area Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Christopher S.

Great Stay!
This house was great! Very clean and perfect room layout. Awesome location. The only reason I wouldn't give it a 5 star is the kitchen is not equiped to cook for 10 guest.

10/10 Excellent

Kris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sprung break
Came here to get away. Weather wasn't the best, so glad this house was comfy. Found a nice little bar about a mile down the road open on weekends. Totally relaxing trip. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

Chance N.

Review
The house was a 5, but the management company was a 1or 2. They weren’t very friendly when we called with issues. The mosquitoes are terrible, so if you stay make sure you bring repellent because you will need it. They only provide the bare minimum & it wasn’t enough for the stay. We had to buy a lot of items that most places provide. •not enough cooking dishes or utensils •not enough cups or spoons •the place didn’t look like it was cleaned very well •the floors were nasty •the fridge had someone else’s leftovers in it •under the beds & dressers were nasty •not enough beach towels •different contact info & wifi passwords provided, most were incorrect & needed updated •Wi-Fi didn’t work •called the mgmt company twice with no answer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ammie C.

The Sea Esta
We very much enjoyed our family stay! The view was pleasing, vicinity to the beach was great! Definitely bring bug spray if you want to be outside. The beach house was fabulously decorated, everything necessary available and the booking services were awesome! Highly recommend both! We loved our vacation! A big thank you to Vacasa and The Sea Esta!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Cute House
Really cute house kinda away from all the craziness. Loved the hardwood floors and the 2nd deck under the house. The house was pretty well stocked with cookware and things you need in the kitchen. Our only complaint was they didn’t restock the wash cloths, we had plenty of towels though. Ither than that it was a great weekend!!
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6/10 Okay

Charles M.

Quick weekend trip
Overall we had a good time here but I’m not sure that I would rent at this particular house again . Pros: -Proximity to the beach. Super close to the beach and it was literally 1 min in the Jeep or a less then 5 min walk ( there is a path almost directly across the street ). The beach was pretty empty on Sunday and Monday. -The house was very spacious for three adults and two kids, but we would still have been comfortable with more people. Cons: -Traffic noise. The house is right next to a major road and the traffic is loud. It’s ok in the house and you can only really hear the noise in the front bedroom , but if you plan on sitting outside, the traffic noise really ruins it. -The house needs some TLC, a lot of broken furniture on the patio . One shower didn’t work, lots of random little things that need to be touched up or fixed. -Cleanliness was weird. A lot of personal items from past guest in random areas. Stained cushions. Used Soap and toiletries left in the bathroom from previously people. TV had oily hand / arms prints it. The top deck had sticky residue on it . Beds were clean. Countertops and surfaces were wiped down but not dried. It was like the cleaning was very rushed. To be fair , they did reach out right after check in and asked if we would like another cleaning service to come and we declined. We were only there 2 days and it wasn’t worth it. -WiFi did not work. I sent out two emails through the app and never got a response. I texted the number that wrote me about the cleanliness and they did respond. I was told they were contacting the “local staff” regarding the wifi issue but I again, Never heard back and they sent no one to fix it ( I didn’t need WiFi, the issue was that wifi is one of the listed amenities and it wasn’t working).
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8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Wonderful and relaxing
Great place and well kept. We took food for the week to save some money. Pots and pans need to be updated. The internet was spotty at best, but the entire island had outages. Overall a wonderful place to stay and we look forward to going back and staying again.

6/10 Okay

Linda K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Galveston trip
Definitely not cleaned well, I had to sweep the rugs and wipe the cabinets. They must have forgotten to vacuum. Food crumbs and sand on the rugs and sticky floors/cabinets. We finally got some patchy WiFi toward at the end of our last day. It was a struggle for my brother- in-law who had to do work off his phone and the signal was not so good. It’s a nice big spacious place to accommodate 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A.J. M.

A great, comfortable, well-stocked house.
We loved having dinner on the lower deck in the evenings.

10/10 Excellent

Shane S., Near Tyler Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house and quiet location
It is a quiet part of the beach. The house eas clean and we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great Location.
Comfortably fit two families into this great house right across the street from a fantastic, quiet beach. Just fifteen minutes to shops and restaurants—but make reservations! The shelling and beachcombing is excellent. Galveston is a day trip away. Three full bathrooms! Outdoor shower! Easy beach access. Great parking. Surrounded by nature. Stay here. You’ll be very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for a large family!
This home was large enough to accommodate 2 families of 5. The beds were very comfortable. Easy access to the beach. I especially loved that it was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kim F., Crossville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Home as described plenty of room for all my guests had a wonderful time, would recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

maryanne g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2407
Very nice , although the place needs a good dusting . One bedroom had sheets that were covered in black specks of something . We washed them ourselves . One bedroom needs a battery in the smoke detector !! The lazy susan in the kitchen had food crumbs on it .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House
Enjoyed our stay. Property was beautiful. This was the first time I have booked a VRBO and was not sure what to expect. Was very impressed Thank You Sheri
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Steven I.

Stay-cation
Very nice house with great view of the beach. Plenty of outdoor spaces to congregate and lounge around after a great day on the sand. Kids had a great time and so did us adults. Plenty of beds to sleep in. Great house, will rent again.
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10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Great stay!
Beautiful, clean home with lots of amenities! Easy beach access. Kids loved it inside and out!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Great Property
Very nice, clean and easy to get to.

10/10 Excellent

Lacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice for a family
We had a nice time at this home and enjoyed the holiday weekend. It is roomy and extremely clean. Well stocked for all our needs! Only issue we had was it’s not the most toddler friendly (glass tables, 3 flights of stairs with no gates etc, and a busier 2 lane road I front). Other than the toddler issue we were able to cross the road easily and safely. Beach was nice and clean, lots of shells. Enjoyed the sunset/rise and comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Melany V.

Girls' Trip
So relaxing! The location is perfect and we hope to book it again next year. The colors chosen for the home are peaceful and beckons a person to unwind. We spent several hours on the deck enjoying the breeze when the beach got too hot. *You'll need to bring your own washcloths because they aren't provided but we found everything else we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Weatherford, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3-day stay here. The house was very clean and so spacious. Our family of 4 adults enjoyed having our own spaces and bathrooms. We didn’t lack for anything except wash rags and grill, but these were very minor issues. The location was great, away from the business of Crystal Beach. I’d book this house again in an instant!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Beautiful and Clean Home
Very wonderful home . If you plan on cooking do bring a fry pan and maybe a casserole dish if needed cooking supplies are limited. We bought a little Weber grill at the Big Store the one they have needs a BIG cleaning. Everything else was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This place is amazing as well as the deck underneath the living area. This deck made the stay worth it! The only downside it they claim to have a fully stocked kitchen but did not have pans, mixer, and also only had 2 dinner knives. I would stay here again but would plan better and bring more down to cook with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Daniel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Nice house but no grill
The house was really clean and cozy. I felt like I stay in my own home. I was disappointed when there was no grill. I was told that there would be a charcoal grill. I asked if I could bring my own portable gas grill but property management denied. I brought charcoal and found no grill. This house will be my last option when I return to the area in my next vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
The place was a perfect fit for our little family of 3. The kid loved her space. The location was great for access to the beach. The space was decorated nicely and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021